Location: On-site / Hybrid - Lyde Green, Bristol BS16 7LB
Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 PA, experience dependent
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Head of Operations
About Blackcore® Technologies
Blackcore® Technologies creates liquid-cooled, overclocked servers specifically engineered for electronic trading. We continuously innovate, build, validate, and deliver reliable, production-ready solutions using leading-edge technologies, backed by the full suite of services expected by electronic trading institutions.
We’re proud of our dedicated, hardworking team, our supportive company culture, and our new production and office facility. At Blackcore, every role matters, and we actively invest in our people, supporting their growth as the company continues to scale.
Role Overview
The Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring components and materials required for the manufacturing of computer systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, quality compliance, and on-time production in a fast-paced, technology-driven manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate has strong supplier negotiation skills, a deep understanding of electronics and computer components, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and logistics teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies for computer components, peripherals, and manufacturing materials (e.g., CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage, PCBs, power supplies, enclosures).
- Source, evaluate, and manage domestic and international suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and long-term agreements with vendors.
- Monitor market trends, component availability, lead times, and pricing fluctuations within the electronics and semiconductor markets.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams on new product introductions, component selection, and BOM optimization.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock and shortages.
- Ensure suppliers meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and sustainability or ESG expectations where applicable.
- Analyse purchasing data, forecasts, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Resolve supply disruptions, shortages, or quality issues with urgency and professionalism.
- Support or lead purchasing process improvements, systems implementation, and documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing; electronics or computer hardware experience strongly preferred.
- Proven experience negotiating with component suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Strong understanding of BOMs, MRP/ERP systems, and supply chain planning.
- Familiarity with global sourcing, import/export regulations, and logistics is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in computer, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of semiconductor supply chains.
- ERP systems experience and computer proficiency.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or cost-reduction initiatives.
Working at Blackcore Technologies:
- On-site parking.
- 25 Days Holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.
- Company pension.
- Profit share.
- Company events.
- Gym membership.
- Private medical & Health Cash plan.
- Travel Insurance.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to James Lupton at [email protected]
If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]
